Interim Head of Property

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
Reporting to the Interim Head of Property, you will support the property function to scope and oversee a wide range of activities that support our property portfolio. You will work closely with key stakeholders both internally and externally including the wider property team, supply chain partners, landlords and internal finance colleagues. 

The role is an initial 12 month fixed term contract and will require national travel on a frequent basis to carry our site inspections and attend meetings. 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

About You:

You will hold either a relevant qualification or have career experience in property management alongside holding a recognised professional accreditation such as RICS.  With your strong communication and influencing skills, you’ll be able to build strong relationships internally and manage landlord relationships. You will be able to make recommendations and decisions to resolve issues and propose investment opportunities using a risk-based approach using your analytical and diagnostics skills to support them. 

About The Role

• Communicate with our landlords on all matters including consents and payment queries and approving service charges
• Ensure that the organisation complies with its legal responsibilities as a tenant to avoid breaches of our lease terms, liability for financial penalties and to avoid damage to our reputation
• Be the primary point of contact within SJA for all estates queries and answers and guidance where necessary relating to everyday queries e.g. boundary, ownership, right of way queries. 
• Accountable for ensuring all rent payments and receipts are properly managed, and financially budgeted and accounted for, including spot hire costs, leases, and third party lettings within our estate.
• Identify opportunities to generate income from the estate, ensuring that wherever suitable, market rents are obtained and all associated costs are recovered. 
• Ensure all tenants comply with the terms of their agreements, and undertaking such actions required to protect St John Ambulance.

Please see the job description for more detail 

About Us:

St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. .We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.